Recipes and food posts
I recently made a spontaneous purchase of a giant bag of Almond Flour but then realised I needed to find some recipes to use it. I came across this almond meal cookie recipe from Minimalist… Read More »Flourless Almond Chai Cookie Recipe
Vegan chocolate mousse? Yes!! and it’s actually so good, so don’t be fooled by the word vegan even if you’re not vegan! I’m not vegan, but I’ve been trying to reduce my meat and animal… Read More »Vegan Chocolate Mousse Recipe
You know that feeling when you’re so hungry you need to eat immediately and you begin to get kind of angry?! Some might call that feeling “hangry” and it’s not pretty and at that point,… Read More »Spiced Carrot Dip Recipe Using The Breville Boss
You probably read the title of this post and thought to yourself, ew gross, a yam smoothie? What is she thinking?! Well, don’t hate until you try it. A yam smoothie has quickly become my… Read More »Yam Smoothie Recipe That Tastes Like Pumpkin Pie
Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream Recipe There’s nothing better than homemade ice cream, once you try it, it’ll be hard to enjoy the store bought stuff. I have a few other ice cream recipes on here,… Read More »Fresh Creamy Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream Recipe
This nori nut stick is the perfect snack for those times when you’re craving something salty and savoury like chips but want wholesome nutrients instead. Unlike a bag of chips, you only need 1 or… Read More »Nori Nut Sticks – Easy Healthy Food Processor Recipe
These healthy bounty bars are perfect for when you’re craving something sweet and chocolatey but don’t want to eat junk. I initially found the recipe through Erin Ireland, a local Vancouver food blogger that focuses… Read More »Recipe Adventure: Healthy Coconut Bounty Bars
When the good weather comes out it always inspires me to try new recipes and I’ve really been into incorporating plant based recipes into our regular routine because I physically feel better eating less meat and dairy. I’ve really been inspired by the Minimalist Baker in recent months and my latest recipe love are these Vegan Cheesecake Cashew Cups.
With just 7 ingredients you can have a delicious dessert! They’re so creamy and satisfying, perfect for when you’re craving a treat but they’re still somewhat healthy.Read More »Vegan Cheesecake Cashew Cups
I’ve become obsessed with dates. They are delicious on their own as a snack, but they’re also a great way to replace sugar in many recipes and baked goods or rethink the way you make traditional baked goods. This 2 layer no-bake date peanut butter bar recipe is refined sugar free but you’d never know because they’re so satisfying, chewy and delicious! Who knew a date peanut butter combo would be so good!
Before I get into this delicious vegan cashew nut cheese recipe, lets talk about food in general. Over the past few years I’ve really been looking at what I eat and where it comes from. My whole life I’ve avoided red meat simply because I don’t feel good when I eat it, it slows down my digestive system and I feel tired because of it. But recently I tend to avoid it because of how the animals are treated. The only meats I do eat are poultry, fish and occasionally bacon if I know it’s quality, hey I’m far from perfect. chicken is just as bad as beef, but for now it’s still in my diet. After watching various documentaries about food, where it comes from, the truth about raising animals for food, the health of those animals and the amount of food waste there is in the world, it’s making me really take a moment to think about what I consume regularly. I eat way more plant based meals each week and meat has become a luxury I consume less often.
Here’s some documentaries you should check out Just Eat It, Cowspiracy, Forks Over Knives
I have not become vegan, or plan on becoming vegan, I am taking a better look at what I eat, realizing where it comes from and what goes into making it. Yes I do eat dairy, milk and cheese, no I’m not cutting it out of my diet, I’m just trying to consume less of it and replace a few meals with plant based alternatives. Overall I’m trying to be more conscious of my food choices, not just with meat but with produce too, trying to keep it local as much as possible.
So lets talk about vegan cashew nut cheese, it’s a great alternative to dairy and just as delicious. You can put this stuff on anything. Toast, crackers, veggies, sandwiches or eat it with a spoon.
This maple sea salt peanut butter oat bar recipe is so good and (somewhat) good for you too. Filled with healthy fats from coconut oil and natural peanut butter. I’d also consider them low sugar because it’s sweetened with maple syrup, but really I guess it’s still sugar, but better for you because it’s not refined white sugar. Although there is maple syrup in the oatmeal base too, you can make these delicious bars without the oatmeal base, they firm up in the freezer just as good without the oat base because of the coconut oil and the natural peanut butter, I’d even consider them a similar texture to fudge.
These little peanut butter oat bars are so satisfying, that subtle sweetness from the maple syrup goes so great with a sprinkle of sea salt.
Maple Sea Salt Peanut Butter Oat Bar RecipeRead More »Maple Sea Salt Peanut Butter Oat Bar Recipe
I assume you’re reading this post because you’re an Earl Grey tea lover like myself and you love shortbread. This shortbread cookie recipe infuses the flavours and smells of classic Earl Grey tea with the creamy textures of shortbread. This recipe is perfect for the holidays for it’s simplicity and it’s not overly sweet.
Indulge in these decadent shortbread cookies, they sound fancy, but they’re actually very easy to make.
Earl Grey Shortbread RecipeRead More »Recipe Adventure: Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies